Db2/Z Consultant (Remote)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is looking for a Db2/Z Consultant. This role will be fully remote and will start with 2 hours a week. It is a true Consultant role. Hours will increase over coming weeks and months.

The role entails the following:

• Supporting a team of experienced Db2 z/OS DBAs in all aspects of Db2 z/OS
• Attending daily meetings with DBAs
• Reading daily health check reports and making recommendations (e.g., BP sizes, RIDPOOL sizing)
• Making recommendations for data availability and security
• Assisting with troubleshooting any Db2 z/OS related issues
• Opening support cases with IBM, sending in documentation, driving issues to resolution
• Weekly report on open support cases
• Monitor proposed DBA changes and make recommendations (e.g., to improve availability during a change)
• Project work: supporting the DBA team on major projects
• Updating the DBA team and management on new Db2 z/OS function and best practices
• Updating the DBA team and management on new Db2 function levels and versions
• Updating the DBA team and management on known Db2 z/OS issues and workarounds
• Making maintenance recommendations and assisting with maintenance builds

REQUIREMENTS:
* Db2 z/OS systems programming (installation, tuning, problem determination, hands on experience)
* Db2 z/OS Database Administration (tuning, utilities, object creation, SQL)
* SMP/E (Installation and maintenance of Db2 z/OS)
* ISPF
* DDF
* Flashcopy
* Stored procedures (support not development)
* IBM mainframe general knowledge (JCL, SDSF, SMF, RMF, address spaces, virtual and real storage)
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure during problem analysis and troubleshooting

Additional Skills desired:
* Db2 tools (DB2 Recovery Expert, HPU, Cloning Tool, CQM, Admin Tool, Db2 Sort)
* REXX
* IDAA (preferred not required)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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